A Rare Edwardian Novelty Silver Articulated Boat Salt & Spoon

A wonderful item of Edwardian novelty silver. This superb piece is created to represent a boat on a cart. The body is decorated in rococo designs, with a vacant cartouche to each side. It is seated on a cart with articulated wheels and has a staff, chain and anchor to the front. The whimsical combination of maritime and garden motifs, suggests a Dutch origin and this is underlined by the London import marks. The interior is richly gilded and a hallmarked silver spade from the same era, complets the duo. A superb and rare example, both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable import marks.

Date :- London 1902. Spoon Sheffield 1906.

Maker :- Singleton Benda.

Height :- 3.6 cm. (highest point).

Width :- 10.5 cm.

Depth :- 3 cm.

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